Published on January 29th, 2018 | by Richard Boom
0Titan Comic’s Solicitations – April 2018 Shipping
Titan Comics has provided C4S with their April 2018 Solicitations…
The following titles will be available for purchase in comic shops everywhere!… if they are smart enough to pre-order the titles. And if the fans are smart enough to place their pre-orders via their loyal LCS!!
THE PRISONER JACK KIRBY AND GIL KANE ARTIST EDITION
Writers Jack Kirby & Steve Englehart
Artists Jack Kirby & Gil Kane
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, 11.5 x 17.15, 64pp, $79.99
On Sale July 11, 2018
ISBN 9781785862878
Drawn by two of the greatest comic book legends, Jack Kirby and Gil Kane, this is an art-sized, hardcover collection of the ‘long lost’, previously unpublished comic books based on the cult classic 1967 British TV show, The Prisoner.
The first six pages of the Jack Kirby strip were inked and lettered by Mike Royer. The Gil Kane pages are pencils only.
This collection includes fascimiles of the original script written by Steve Englehart and includes bonus features written by Englehart and Bob Wayne
Writer Peter Milligan
Artist Colin Lorimer
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale April 25, 2018
The cult TV series comes to life in a brand new comic series by writer Peter Milligan and artist Colin Lorimer!
Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first US transmission, this new series transports readers back to the mysterious village where everyone is a number!
COVER A: Mike Allred
COVER B: Photo
COVER C: Jack Kirby/Mike Allred
COVER D: Colin Lorimer
COVER E: John McCrea
COVER F: Allred B&W
Writer/Artist Bill Morrison
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, 292mm x 190mm, 112pp, $29.99
On Sale August 8, 2018
ISBN 9781785863943
The official graphic novel adaption of The Beatles’ iconic animated film, Yellow Submarine, released to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of its release!
Written and illustrated by Bill Morrison – Editor of Mad Magazine!
The Beatles are recruited be the captain of the Yellow Submarine to help him free Sgt, Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the world of Pepperland from the music-hating Blue Meanies.
TANK GIRL: FULL COLOR CLASSICS 1988 – 1989
Writer Alan Martin
Artist Jamie Hewlett
Colors Sofie Dodgson & Tracy Bailey
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 68pp, $6.99
On Sale April 18, 2018
30 years ago, the dynamic partnership of Jamie Hewlett and Alan Martin created the first Tank Girl comics in glorious black and white. Now we present those punky, manic, seminal strips in full color, just as Hewlett and Martin would’ve liked to have seen them three decades ago.
Compiled into six indispensable collector’s comic books, these prestige editions come packed with contemporary covers, and rare and unseen artwork.
COVER A: Jamie Hewlett
COVER B: Jamie Hewlett
COVER C: Jamie Hewlett
Writer Barry Hutchinson
Artist Jake Elphick
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $5.99
On Sale April 4, 2018
Based on the Emmy nominated web-based animated show airing on Crackle, now featured on Adult Swim! Starring the vocal talents of Bryan Cranston, Chris Pine, Keegan-Michael Key, Jillian Bell, Yvette Nicole brown and Zeb Wells, produced by Robot Chickens Seth Green!
Comic written by show writer Barry Hutchinson! Aging superhero Titanium Rex, and his has-been team known as The League of Freedom, struggle to stay relevant in a changing world.
COVER A: Jake Elphick
COVER B: TV Show Cover
COVER C: Fernando Leon Gozalez
THE FOREVER WAR: FOREVER FREE #1 (OF 3)
Writers Joe Haldeman, Gay Haldeman
Artist Marvano
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 64pp, $5.99
On Sale April 25, 2018
The sequel to novelist Joe Haldeman, Gay Haldeman and Marvano’s epic science-fiction comic book adaption, The Forever War: Forever Free
COVER A: Steve Kurth
COVER B: Book Cover
Writer Serge Lehman
Artist Jean-Marie Michaud
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Statix Press
FC, 72pp, $6.99
On Sale April 11, 2018
Written by award-winning science fiction writer Serge Lehman, creator of the Chimera Brigade.
Rich and intricate world, perfect for both science fiction and fantasy fans!
In the intersection, order is key. Having connected solar systems to one another through a series of space tunnels, humans have managed to conquer the universe. But long before humans dominated, there were native species, and after thousands of years something is waking up…
COVER A: Simon Roy
COVER B: Book Cover
FIGHTING AMERICAN: THE TIES THAT BIND #2 (OF 4)
Writer Gordon Rennie
Artist Andie Tong
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale April 4, 2018
The critically-acclaimed series returns with a brand-new story featuring Fighting American and Speedboy!
COVER A: Andie Tong
COVER B: Kirby
FACTORY #2 (OF 3)
Writer/Artist Yacine ‘Elgo’ Elghorri
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Statix Press
FC, 40pp, $4.99
On Sale April 25, 2018
Mad Max meets Fallout in the nightmarish vision of life on a dystopian planet!
From Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius collaborator – Yacine “Elgo” Elghorri!
A band of mutants slog through the harsh deserts of a dystopian planet in search of the factory – The last semblance of civilization left among the wasteland.
COVER A: Elgo
ATLAS AND AXIS #4 (OF 4)
Writer/Artist Pau
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Statix Press
FC, 48pp, $5.99
On Sale April 11, 2018
Bone meets Vikings!
When roaming warriors Atlas and Axis return home to find that their village has been destroyed by Viking raiders, they set off on a perilous journey across land and sea to save their friends!
COVER A: Pau
ALISIK: FALL VOLUME 1
Writer Hubertus Rufledt
Artist Helge Vogt
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Statix Press
FC, 104pp, $16.99
On Sale July 7, 2018
ISBN 9781785861321
For fans of Neil Gaiman and Tim Burtons The Corpse Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas.
When Alisik wakes up alone in a cemetery, she thinks she’s in the middle of a nightmare. Terrified, she flees into the night, but realises she is invisible to everyone she meets. She really is dead, with no memory of how it happened… and only the words of the other ghosts to help her unravel the mystery of her afterlife.
ASSASSIN’S CREED ORIGINS #4 (OF 4)
Writer Anthony Del Col
Artist PJ Kaiowa
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale May 2, 2018
Direct tie-in to the brand-new videogame, Assassin’s Creed Origins!
Witness the very beginning of the Assassin’s Creed!
COVER A: Valeria Favoccia
COVER B: Claudia Ianniciello
Writer Ales Kot
Artist Piotr Kowalski
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale April 18, 2018
Written by Image Comics superstar Ales Kot, with artwork by Piotr Kowalski!
Awakening in an ancient city plagued by a twisted endemic – Where horrific beasts stalk the shadows and the streets run slick with the blood of the damned – A nameless hunter embarks on a dangerous quest in search of paleblood…
COVER A: Piotr Kowalski
COVER B: Game Art
Writer Jeremy Whitley
Artist Rhoald Marcellius
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale April 11, 2018
Written by Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, Thor Vs Hulk) and illustraded by Rhoald Marcellius
Explore and raid across the treacherous Sea of Thieves with this epic story based on the action-adventure multiplayer game from Rare Studios due for release in early 2018 on Xbox One and Windows 10!
Voyaging to far islands in search of legendary buried treasure, our heroes will face rival thieves, the wrath of undead hordes guarding their riches, and the worst that the vast sea has to offer!
COVER A: Rhoald Marcellius
COVER B: Game Cover
TWELFTH DOCTOR TIME TRIALS VOLUME 3: A CONFUSION OF ANGELS
Writer Richard Dinnick
Artist Pasquale Qualano
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, FC, 112pp, $22.99
On Sale July 10, 2018
ISBN 9781785866890
When the Doctor and his companions are drawn t a transport vessel in deep space, they’re pulled into an impossible conflict… Between the robotic Heavenly Host and the Weeping Angels!
Featuring the Twelfth Doctor and fan favorite companions Bill, Nardole and Missy!
ROBOTECH VOLUME 2: BYE BYE MARS
Writers Simon Furman & Brian Wood
Artist Marco Turini
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 112pp, $16.99
On Sale June 20, 2018
ISBN 9781785859144
Legendary Transformers scribe Simon Furman joins writer Brian Wood to chronicle the ongoing adventures of the SDF-1!
The second arc of the sell-out, fan favourite series!
Writer Chris King
Artist Jesus Hervas
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On Sale May 23, 2018
Continues the story directly after the shocking events of Penny Dreadful’s season three finale!
COVER A: Roberta Ingranata
COVER B: Photo cover
STAR WARS INSIDER #180
FC, 84pp, $10.99
Publisher: Titan Magazine
On Sale April 18, 2018
Featuring the latest Star Wars news, merchandise, books and comic releases, Star Wars Insider in your inside track to a galaxy far, far away…